(Natural News) Chinese researchers determined the changes in brain activity caused by acupuncture treatment in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. They reported that the multi-point Siguan (four gates) treatment activated different areas of the brain associated with cognition while also deactivating other parts. The study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of […]

(Natural News) New research has found that taking probiotics, particularly the Bacillus subtilis C-3102 strain, every day may improve stool frequency and consistency in healthy people. The study, published in the journal Beneficial Microbes, looked at the effects of probiotic supplementation on loose stool symptoms. For the study, the researchers based in Japan recruited 88 […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Amity University and Helix BioGenesis have discovered the antibacterial, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties of the stem of the java plum (Syzygium cumini). This study, which was published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy, used different in vitro experiments to determine if the aforementioned properties were present in extracts from the […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard that eating oranges can help you ward off colds, but did you know that these tangy fruits can also help prevent blindness? Australian researchers have discovered the people who eat one serving or more of oranges per day have a 60 percent lower likelihood of developing late macular degeneration than […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure affects millions worldwide and costs billions in the United States alone. Those afflicted with this condition typically regulate their hypertension through medication. Unfortunately, antihypertensive medicine has a wide range of side effects that include headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and lethargy, to name a few. If you’re one of the millions with […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that black-jack (Bidens pilosa), commonly used in African traditional medicine to treat various diseases, can keep the heart healthy by preventing hypertension. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, assessed the protective effects of ethylene acetate extract of black-jack leaves on hypertension in mice. For the study, […]

(Natural News) The fruits of the mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes) plant, a fruit plant species native to Brazil, have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of ulcers, tuberculosis, and inflammatory disorders. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was found that the fruit extract of mangabeira could […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from insomnia or anyone else who has trouble falling asleep may have heard of chamomile tea. Although it’s most famous for enhancing sleep quality, chamomile tea has many other promising health benefits. Chamomile tea, which is brewed from the flowers of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), was traditionally used for the treatment […]

(Natural News) According to research findings, the key to treating liver fibrosis may be found in a traditional herbal formula. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help reduce the risk of liver disease. Liver fibrosis is a wound-healing process that occurs when the body sustains chronic liver […]

(Natural News) You may be familiar with high blood pressure, but what about low blood pressure? Hypotension, another name for low blood pressure, is linked to various health problems, and can cause side effects like: Chronic fatigue Dizziness Fainting Poor circulation Vertigo Weak arteries Low blood pressure is often characterized by blood pressure readings of […]